Evolving networks to customers’ needs is essential for Orange, and this includes providing more energy efficient solutions. In this context, Orange Business will showcase some of its innovations, during the Mobile World Congress 2024 on the Orange booth in Barcelona, developed in collaboration with Cisco, to optimize energy consumption, enhance operational efficiency and reduce the use of natural resources.
1. Smart Office Solutions
Smart Office Solutions, which utilize data from Cisco Webex devices and sensors integrated by Orange Business to optimize conference room management and energy consumption.
This system effectively adjusts energy usage of the room based on occupancy and usage patterns, significantly reducing energy consumption and costs from heating, lights, screens and IT systems.
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2. Smart Power Delivery Solution
A Smart Power Delivery Solution that has been developed by both partners at the Orange Velodrome stadium in Marseille, France.
This system intelligently turns on Wi-Fi access points through Power over Ethernet (PoE) only when needed, leading to a proven 52% reduction in Wi-Fi energy consumption at the Orange Velodrome, and is replicable for a wide range of customers. To find out more.
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3. One Box
Finally, the One Box, an innovative appliance from Orange Business which seamlessly integrates SD-WAN and access routing functionality into a single device provided in this case by Cisco.
By consolidating these essential components, One Box minimizes the need for multiple hardware components, reducing the environmental impact associated with their production and disposal, whilst reducing device-related energy consumption.
Orange Business recent testing, using Cisco Meraki sensors, have measured more than 70% in energy savings. To find out more.
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A joint action plan to help reduce the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions
These demos are embedded in our common decarbonization plan, signed by both partners on Monday 26th February 2024. Both partners signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for a joint action plan to help reduce the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of their shared operations. The plan represents a first for both companies, deepening their partnership, and facilitating the sharing of data that will inform progress towards their net zero goals.
Download our infographic to discover how Orange Business accelerates its sustainable transformation.
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Guillaume is leading Innovation and Partnership for Orange Business French B2B Market. Guillaume has 13 years of experience of B2B Market with expert technical skills and a keen interest in new technologies. With an intrapreneur mindset, Guillaume supports the French startup ecosystem that provides solutions to major societal challenges such as technological sovereignty and ecological transition. He federates Orange industrial partners, customers, and startups, to shape the world of tomorrow with new technology.